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How Central American Migrants Helped Revive the US Labor Movement
Guatemalan and Salvadoran immigrants have organized far-reaching workers rights’ campaigns in migrant-dominated industries that mainstream unions had thought to be untouchable.
Canadian Embassy in Cuba Cuts Staff After Another Diplomat Falls Ill
The Canadian ambassador will remain in Cuba, and consular services will continue despite the reduction in staff.
Freedom for Mumia Abu-Jamal: An Open Letter to the Organizers and Attendees of the 2019 Rebellious Lawyering Conference
The Directors of RebLaw and all of those in a position to act on our demands.
New Yorkers Join Protesters Around the World in Fight for Brazilian Amazon
Despite the alarming anti-Indigenous measures that the Bolsonaro administration has taken over the past month, the message of the “Red January” protests is one of hope and resilience.
The Drums of War: Venezuela
For the United States, access to Venezuela’s oil reserves has always been critical. But the failures of previous administrations to gain power over the Venezuelan economy, infrastructure, and resources – on behalf of U.S. corporate interests – has now been complicated even further by Chinese and Russian investments and influence in the region.
Community Schools Score Key Victory in LA Teachers Strike (OPINION)
Working with communities to improve schooling —and thereby democracy— is a central premise of the growing community schools movement.
In the Challenging World of Indie Web Series, These Creators Are Killing It
We dived into the Internet in the hopes of finding examples of independent Latino web series to binge on.
Maduro to Americans: ‘Let Us Not Allow Another War Like Vietnam in Latin America’
“I want to send a message to the people of the United States,” the Venezuelan president said.
Pew: Latinos Will Be Largest Minority Voter Group of 2020 Election
The number of eligible Latinos who can vote in 2020 is estimated at 32 million, about two million more than eligible Black voters.
Report: 2018 ICE Arrests in NY Courthouses Increased by 1700% Under Trump Administration
IDP documented 202 reports of ICE arrests and sightings in New York State courthouses in 2018.
Maduro Says He’s Willing to Negotiate as Venezuelans Organize Walkout
During a press conference yesterday, the leaders of Mexico and Spain acknowledged their willingness to mediate negotiations for Venezuela.
Demandan al Senado de Puerto Rico por no hacer público registro de cabilderos completo
Luego de múltiples intentos iniciados en marzo de 2018 para conseguir el documento, la organización periodística decidió radicar el recurso legal para obtener esta información, que es pública.
ICE Force-Feeding Detainees on Hunger Strike
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says 11 detainees at the El Paso Processing Center have been refusing food, some for more than 30 days.
New La Comay Reboot Show Is Lacking Advertisers: Why?
The second day of the show also saw a four-point ratings drop.
In Solidarity With Dan-el Padilla Peralta, Djesika Bel Watson, and Stefani Echeverría-Fenn (OPINION)
These instances of racist and discriminatory practices in academic spaces are not new.
Creative Writing Program Needs More Latinos
Policy change is the tip of the pyramid, and our Community’s Cultural Capital is the base.
Mexico Is Bleeding: Can Its New President Stop the Violence?
More than 250,000 people have been murdered and 35,000 have disappeared since the beginning of Mexico’s drug war.
Juan Guaidó Blocked From Leaving Venezuela, Hundreds Arrested
Maduro announced yesterday that he is seeking to expand the presence of local militias in the country to 2 million by mid-April.
Jussie Smollett Survived an Attempted Lynching: This Is America (OPINION)
ALL of us need to recognize that this moment in history requires each and every one of us to pick a side.
Venezuela’s Latest Political Crisis
Latino Rebels Radio: January 29, 2019
Padre hondureño camina 4,500 kilómetros para ayudar a su hija con parálisis cerebral
Juan decidió esperar a que la caravana les alcanzara y dice que, a partir de entonces, como si fueran ángeles, algunas personas le han ayudado una después de otra.